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Cough at night
Hi, my daughter is 3 years old (17 kg). She is an active & playful pre- schooler. Off late she has been coughing a lot during her sleep. She is normal during the day, and sleeps well also, but coughs a lot before sleeping, during sleep, and just before waking up. Is this normal or seasonal?? Pls advise
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Nighttime cough in a 3-year-old can have several causes and often requires a professional evaluation. The symptoms described are consistent with conditions such as post-nasal drip from a cold or allergies, childhood asthma which frequently flares at night, or gastroesophageal reflux. You should monitor for "red flags" like difficulty breathing, wheezing, or a persistent fever. To help your daughter, you might try using a humidifier, ensuring she stays hydrated, or slightly elevating her head during sleep. Since the cough is persistent and affecting her rest, please consult a pediatrician
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Night time cough can be because of tonsils adenoids postnasal drip due to infections and allergies sometimes asthma. Requires evaluation and advice.
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A cough that occurs mainly at bedtime, during sleep, and early in the morning while your child is otherwise active and well during the day is often due to post-nasal drip from allergic rhinitis, enlarged adenoids, or airway hyperreactivity/asthma rather than a simple seasonal cough. While occasional coughs can occur with weather changes, persistent night-time cough for more than a few weeks should be evaluated by a pediatrician. Watch for associated symptoms such as snoring, mouth breathing, recurrent colds, wheezing, or exercise-induced cough, as these can provide important clues to the underlying cause.
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Dr. Venkatesh Badugu
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Hyderabad
It's normal only it could be Post nasal drip, gastroesophageal reflex, adenoids
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